Burn of 3rd deg mu sites of left wrist and hand, subs

This code signifies a severe burn affecting multiple areas of the left wrist and hand, characterized by full-thickness tissue destruction. This type of burn involves damage to all layers of the skin, potentially extending to subcutaneous tissue, muscle, or bone, and typically presents with a leathery, charred, or waxy white appearance.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a third-degree burn to multiple sites on their left wrist and hand. This includes encounters for wound care, debridement, skin grafting, or management of complications during the healing phase.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "third degree" and "multiple sites" on the left wrist and hand.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, used for routine follow-up care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Always code the specific body site(s) affected if more granular detail is available and supported by documentation.